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1978

John Lydon - Singer - Sex Pistols - 2016

“So ahead of its time”: the 1978 album that rocked John Lydon to his core

An album that shaped the course of electronic and pop music.

Aimee Ferrier
Jun 21, 2026
Billy Joel - Musician - 1978

“Disco bullshit”: The classic rock band featured in the background of Billy Joel’s 1978 number two hit

“Play it the way I told you to play!”

Ben Forrest
Jun 17, 2026
Bono - The Edge - U2 - 2023

The forgotten 1978 classic U2 resurrected for a new generation: “Really right for the occasion”

A whole new feel.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 16, 2026
Phil Collins - Genesis - Drummer - Singer - Musician - 1970s

The 1978 song Phil Collins never wanted to hear again: “A period piece”

Reaching out a bit too far.

Tim Coffman
Jun 13, 2026
Stevie Nicks - Musician - Fleetwood Mac - 1981

The 2014 track that made Stevie Nicks feel the most alone: “I lived that song so many times”

A lonely place.

Reuben Cross
Jun 13, 2026
The Police - Sting - Stewart Copeland - Andy Summers - 1980s

The 1978 song that spawned The Police’s finest album

A turning point.

Kelly Murphy
Jun 12, 2026
Carole King

The most loving person Carole King had ever known: “He had more love to give than anyone”

One true romance.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 11, 2026
Robert Smith - The Cure - Singer - Musician - Songwriter

The 1978 song Robert Smith was so insistent in re-releasing it almost killed The Cure

Almost a misfire.

Reuben Cross
Jun 11, 2026
Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen - Guitarist - 1980s

The most powerful guitar riff Eddie Van Halen heard: “It engulfs you”

Grabbing you by the throat with one note.

Tim Coffman
Jun 6, 2026
Marlon Brando - Actor - 1961 - One-Eyed Jacks

The movie forced to shoot in the UK because Marlon Brando was banned from Italy: “We lost about $2m”

A no-go zone.

Scott Campbell
Jun 6, 2026
Van Halen - 1981

Did Journey try to sabotage Van Halen’s big break in 1978?

A horrible move.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 5, 2026
Stevie Nicks - Musician - Fleetwood Mac - 1970's

How Stevie Nicks ended up singing backing vocals on a 1978 one-hit wonder about Stevie Nicks

The muse.

Callum MacHattie
May 31, 2026

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